Evening Star Newspaper, October 24, 1893, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1893-TWELVE PAGES. . Wednesday. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, fair; cooler, winds shifting to west- erly. Condition of the Water. ‘Temperature and condition of water at 8 Great Falls, temperature, 58; conditi 5: receiving reservoir, temperature, 60: eondi- tien at north connection, 4; condition at south connection, 36: distributing reservoir, tempera- ture, 61; condition at influent gate house, 8; effizent gate house, 7. Tid orrow. High tide. Low tide. 73am 75pm. | 1:42 am. 1:49 p.m pisienrl Bind For rent, 3334 Prospect ave., Georgetown, 6 rooms, $0. month. Owner, 718 1th —— Our $1.48 Cardigan Jacket, single or double breast—well worth $2.00. Henry Franc & Son, cor. 7th and D. ee No. 6% Md. av. s. w., 16 1-2 by about 8 feet to alley, $2,300. Owner, 718 15th n. w. —_s-— One thousand Ladies’ and Children's Cloaks, last year’s styles. You can buy them at your own price at private sale for five days only. S. Samstag, 731 9th st. n.w. ee New 9-room house, 3308 O street, for sale cheap. Owners, 718 15th n. w. “ Fall styles—Men’s Derby Hats, $1.50 and $2; extra value. A. T. j.ewis, 435 7th street. N. B.—A good Felt Derby for $1. Cleaning Works, Shier are a ante CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Albaugh’s Grand Opera House.—‘“rhe New go National Theater.—Geo. Thatcher in “Africa. Academy of Music.—Fay Templeton Opera Company in “Madame Favart.” Harris’ Bijou Theater.—‘“‘Ivy Leaf.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—London Thea- ter Specialty Company. Wonderland, 7th street between D and E streets northwest.—Entertainments day and aight. Grace Church.—Lecture by Rev. G. W. Hobbs. Masonic Temple.—Lecture on Memory by Prof. A. S. Boyd. - le ee EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Mount Vernon.—Macalester leaves at 10 am. Tally-ho coac! from 511 13th street at 10 —— ae oa for Arlington, Cabin John bridge and al! points of interest. ee Legion of Loyal Women. Last evening the first meeting of the Legion of Loyal Women was held in their new home, 614 12th street northwest, and a very large number were in attendance. The legion have secured the upper floors of the building and will furnish the rooms in an appropriate marner. On Wednesdays head- quarters will be open all day and from 4 to § on other days. On the 27th of next month the housewarming will take place, and on the next evening the first anniversary of the reorganization of the legion will be celebrated by a birthday party, admission to the party being obtained by a bag of th visitor to 4 it as many Pennies’ as he or she is old in years. On the third evening a book sociable will be the attraction, when donatiors of books will be received. Other interesting enter- tainments will follow and refreshments will be on sale for the benefit of the organiza- Next Sunday afternoon the legion will hold a memorial service at the Church of Our Father in memory of dead members. A special invitation will be extended the comrades of the Grand Army of the Repub- Me to attend, and to Department Chaplain Stevens to offer prayer. The ladies will conduct the services, and a special musical Program will be rendered. President Ruth } Blasland, Mrs. Rose E. Ferree, Mrs. Nellie F. Prentice, and Mrs. A. S. Odell will deliver eulogies on departed members. Last evening Miss Harriet P. Dame was glected vice president and Miss Florence erkins, warden. —__ W. C. T. U. Meetin: Northwest Union W. C, T. U. held a suc- cessful public meeting on Sunday night in Grace M. E. Church, Mrs. T. A. Williams, the president, presiding. Dr. Shannon, pas- tor of the church, made the welcoming Prayer; Mrs. J. N. Robinson gave a Bible talk, and Mrs. S. H. Martin made the prin- cipal address. One of the most pleasing features of the evening was an original SS by Mrs. Loftus, beautifully read by er daughter, Rev. Mrs. Weech. The church choir, under the able leadership of Prof. + Fendered several selections. A Picture of Miss Willard,together with many choice flowers, greeted the audience from the chancel. The officers of this flourishing auxiliary are: Mrs. T. A. Williams, presi- dent; Mrs. H. A. Gillenwater, recording sec- retary; Miss Alice Hercus, corresponding secretary; Miss Gertrude Jones, treasurer. The union meets every second and last ‘Thursday in the month in the lecture room of Fifteenth Street M. E. Church, 1éth and R streets. — The Cardinal's Coming Visit. Cardinal Gibbons is expected to arrive at the university on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning to participate in the re- ception tendered him by the inmates of the Catholic University. The reception will take place on Thursday morning at IL o'clock, and will be immediately followed by speeches by Bishop Keane, in behalf of the university; by the acting dean of the faculty, the Rev. Thomas Bouquillon, in behalf of his colleagues; by the Rev. Father Hogan, in behalf of the Divinity College, and by Father Kerby of Dubuque, repre- senting the students. A handsome banquet will be served in the dining hall. ——.—_—_ Cratghan. The American Society of Civil Engineers has nominated its officers for 1894-9 and has put forward the name of Col. William Craighill, corps of engineers, United States army, for the position of president. The nominees are selected by a commiitee made up of past presidents und lay members of the orgenization elected to represent all sections of the country. Col. Craighill is the officer in charse of river und harbor improvements in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, including the harbor of Bal- and its fortifications, > Criminal Court Matters. In Criminal! Court, division 1, Judge Mc- Comas, today George Washington and James Bundy, colored, who plead Guilty to So ey (nto a butcher's smoke use), were sentenc r —— ed to eleven, months In the case of Russell Colgrove, charged with faise pretenses, a nolle pros. was en- a Trouble at McDonala ‘There was trouble at the house and saloon ef Michael McDonald, No. 15 Virginia avenue, Sunday afternoon. Michael has ® hold-over license and the police’ claim that he sells on Sunday, but they are pow- erless in the matter, as the law is In such @ condition that no prosecutions can be had until after the new law goes into Operation. There was a fight at McDon- ald’s place yesterday and the rear end of the house was badly disfigured. The pro- Prietor was arrested on charges of disor- derly house and assault and in the Police Court yesterday the cases went over. pels Sosa Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to the following: Charlie Daniels and Susie Scott: Joseph i. Lyles of Alexandria, Va., and Winifred Allen of Charles county, Md.; Thos. M. Wilkes and Kate Sydnor; John H. Grin- dolds of Jersey City, and Elia Vv. Wiard of Leesburg, Va. 5 Serberich and Theresa M. Wagner; James F. Bruner of Omaha, Neb., and Jessie Van Doren; Edward McMurrin and Rachel Mitchel: Chas. H. Buchanan and Jane Payn + Pew & Redd and Elia sats iB Isaac Levy, dealer in clothing, 1001, 7% and 633 4 1-2 street southwest, has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors to Samuel C. Mills. Included are .ots in Square 54 and in Charlton Heights. Among the creditors are the Perpetual Building As- @ociation, $2,500; A. N. Hazen, $2.30, and Others, aggregating over $10,00, and the as- sets foot up about $13,000. -_ Jubilee Singers, Metzerott’s, Thursday Ovening.—Advt. BALTIMORE AND OHIO TRACKS The Commissioners Take Favorable Action on the Viaduct Bill. It Defines the Route and Provides for ead Viaduct—Petitions an Ove! in Northeast Washington. Residents and property owners in East Washington are signing a petition praying for the passage of the bill now pending in Congress,known as Senate bill 656, and House of Represetatives bill 342, requiring the tracks of the B. & O. read to be brought into the city by an elevated viaduct along Delaware avenue. The provisions of the bill, which was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Sherman and in the House by Mr. Meredith, are similar to the one that was before the last Congresz. The bill gives the road un- til January 1, 1897, to make the changes Prescribed. It requires the junction of the two branches of the road outside of the city limits nerth of Boundary street, and entire- ly outside of any property of the Columbian Irstitution for the Deaf and Dumb. Thence it is to proceed with four tracks to the north line of Boundary street at Deiaware avenue, along Delaware avenue to F street north, and from there to follow the present line of the road to its present depot build- ing on square 632. The company is required to build an elevated way or viaduct of ma- sonry, not to exceed fifty feet in width, to carry its tracks along the route prescribed within the city, so constructed as not to obstruct the passage of persons or vehicles thereunder at its intersection with any street or avenue north of D street and west of North Capitol street. The company is empowered to acquire necessary land for maintaining its yards, stations, shops, &c. The work directed is to be done under the supervision of the District Commissioners. Reported by the Commission. The District Commissioners, to whom the bill was referred today, decided unanimous- ly to report the bill with their approval. geceaenh: ~ealionny The Welsh Evangelist. Rev. Miss Rosina Davies, the Welsh Evangelist, drew large congregations to the Tabe-nacle last Sunday, and especially so in the evening. The pastor, Dr. Jones, had charge of the services. Dr. Rankin made the opening prayer. Miss Davies preached on the familiar verse, “Come unto me ali ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Her language is plain, her logic forceful and her oratory well nigh perfect. In the evening her sermon was on “Behold, I stand at the door.” The large and well trained choir of Prof. Stephens rendered several fine selections, and the lady herself sang several beautiful songs in a splendid manner. Miss Davies left this morning for Minnesota, where she is to Preach at a Presbyte-ian convention. From there she will go to Southern California for rest and study. She is so well pleased with Washington that she will return in the spring. —_———_ ‘St. John’s New Organ. The new organ built for St. John’s Church by Odell & Co. of New York will be in- augurated in a recital to be held at the church this evening at 8 o'clock by the dis- tinguished organist and composer, Dr. Wm. Warren of New York, who will be assisted by Prof. John Porter Lawrence, Prof. John Theophil, the ladies of the Phil- harmonic Quartet, St. John’s choir and others. ——__. ‘Two Mec! len’ Liens. C. S. Garrett and C. M. Lipp have filed @ bill in equity against Clara A. Rines on mechanic's lien for $233.70 on part lot 15, Square 222, have filed a Libbey, Bittinger & Miller bill in equity against W. Schnabel et al. @ mechanic's lien against sub lots 96 and 9%, square 554, for $226.30. _——.— Injured in a Runaw: Yesterduy afternoon as Mildred Petersen of 1636 11th street was driving on Pennsyl- vania avenue northwest the horse becaine frightened and ran away at the corner of > en hg She was pick- and found ve brok below the knee. i - —_—-—_ Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to the following: Robert Fulton Gates and Ira R. Bowen; Thomas Smith and Lilly Pitt; Isaac W. Nichdlls and Mary E. Myers; Wm. A. Stuart and Mary K. Burch of Farmwell, Va.; James Brooks and Annie Gilam; F. J. Kohler and Lola H. Gladmon; Joseph Royall and Clara Streb James _C. Lynn and Mary E'la Sheriff: Chas. J. Reckert and Annie M. May; James Edgar Murphy and Daisy Ella Barkley; Harry P. Moran and Odie A. King. ——_~—. A Bad Mule Trade. Henry Beverly, a colo! man, who is a cripple, purchased a mule some days ago. He bought the animal on the installment plan, and for that reason he agreed to pay more than the animal was worth: Like its owner, the $25 mule was unable to work, and Agent Rabbit had a case of cruelty in court today. The mule’s qua‘ities were dis- cussed, and Judge Miller told the man that it was about time that bone yard animals were permited to continue to the bone yard. He advised Beverly that he had bet- ter purchase a better animal the next time, and impesed a fine of $%. ——__. The Knights in Black. Last evening a ball and banquet ‘was given at the Rifles’ Armory by the local members of the German order of the Knights in Biack to the de'egates to the twentieth annual convention, which finally adjourned yesterday. The next convention will be held in Baltimore. es Accident to n Brakem: Wm. Elliott of 114 M street southwest, a brakeman on the B. and P. railroad, fell from a train in Union tunnel, Baltimore, yesterday, breaking his right leg and thigh. He was taken to the City Hospital in Balti- more. Cat With a Case Knife. ‘Yesterday afternoon an altercation took Place at 18th and M streets northwest be- tween Isaiah Price and Thomas Smith, during which the latter was cut in the head and neck with a case knife. He was taken to the Emergency Hospital and Price was errested. ——__ A 8500 Fire. About 3 o’clock yesterday a fire took Place in the frame house of Mary E. Gillis (owned by Charles Early), 1431 P street northwest, and before the flames were sub- dued a damage of $500 resulted. PERE SEGRE $17.00 to the World’s Fair During October via B. and 0. The B. & O. RR. will ll round-trip tickets to Chicago good in day coaches of all trains, including the “Vestibuled Limit- ed,” until October 31, valid for return jour- _ ten days, including day of issue, at rate of $17. He Was Paralyzed. Julius Adams, a colored man, who owns horses and drinks liquor, was arrested in Northeast Washington last night by Po- liceman Danie! Reidy. “He was paralyzed,” said the policeman. “Drunk?” queried the court. “Judge, your honor,” said the prisoner, “will you give me time to pay the fine?” “You can have until 2 o'clock,” said the Judge, and I'll reduce the fine to $3. — Young People’s Union. Tomorrow evening the Young People’s Union of the Church of Gur Father will meet with the Misses Curry, 1510 9th street northwest, where the work of the coming winter will be discussed. Ponitive Sale. That valuable property No.1012 13th street, near K northwest, will be sold tomorrow at m. Those looking for a handsome and ntrally located home should be on hand. C. G. Sloan & Co., Auctioneers.—Advt. a aa Attention is called to the trustee's sale of splendid business prope:ty, No. 610 F street northwest, used as office building, and one of the best in that neighborhood, being In splendid order and bringing good Is. It is seldom this class of property put on the market. Sale on Thursday, th, at 4:30 o'clock p.m. See advt. . a ee Jubilee Singers, Metzerott's, evening.—Advt. Thursday AMUSEMENTS. Albaugh’s.—“The New South” was pro- duced at Albaugh’s Grand Opera House last night and met with a reception which Stamps both the play and the performers as favorites here. The play is thoroughly American in spirit and full of the human nature which is necessary to keep a play in which strong climaxes are employed from degenerating into the merely sensa- tional. The dialogue is well written, and while some portions of the piece thrill with dramatic intensity, others are thoroughly graceful and idyllic. Miss Phoebe Davies gives a beautiful and womanly portrayal of the role of the heroine, and joseph Gris- mer gives an impersonation of the leading male character which is full of animation and yet always well considered. There was a hearty welcome ready for Miss Bebe Vining, who has won numerous admirers here, and she earned it thoroughly by her piquant presentation of the very pleasing soubrette part for which she is cast. Mr. George W. Leslie was good as Dr. Tom Lincoln and the others in the cast were competent. New National Theater.—George Thatcher applied for popular approval with a unique attraction at the New National last night and got it in abundance. “Africa” is a nondescript performance, but very enter- taining, none the less. It is a combina- tion of operetta, extravaganza, farce-com- edy and spectacle, but the blending is har- monious and the result satisfactory. The scenery is gorgeous and the company is not orly exceptionally large one, but a high standard of individual excellence has been secured in the cast. A strong tribute to Mr. Thatcher, both personally and as a mauager, is implied in the fact that he has kept with him through successive seasons people who are among the very best of popular entertainers. Musically the per- formance is well equipped, with Raymond Moore, R. J. Jose, H. W. Frillman and other people of decidedly superior ability as vocalists. John A. Coleman's droll fun and agile dancing is as delightful as‘ ever, and Otis Harlan is brimming over in a most entertaining fashion with what seems to be a steady spontaneous effervescence of humor. George Thatcher is quietly and agreeably funny as usual, and the long list of people that goes to make up the re- mainder of the company includes a varied array of high-class talent. Apropos of Mr. Thatcher's success it is not amiss to re- mark that he is a Washington man. Academy of Music.—Offenbach’s jolly opera, “Madame Favart,” and a good com- pany’ with Fay Templeton at the head entertained a large audience at the Acad- emy of Music last night. Although Miss Templeton has not been seen on the stage for some time, she is still the bright, at- tractive woman that she once was, albeit she has grown much stouter. She is a graceful actress and singer and in the num- ber of characters she assumed last night she displayed her versatility and artistic excellence. She received a double encore for her song in the first act and the duo between herself and Mr. Brand in the lst act was obliged to be repeated again and again. Miss Templeton is ably supported by Mr. Richard F. Carroll, whose Favart was given with an unction that is rarely found in comic opera. He is a comedian of exceptional ability and in the part found full scepe for his talents. Miss Annie Myers made an excellent Suzanne, both in her acting and singing, nearly every one of her solos being encored. Mr. John Brand as Hector, Mr. William Blaisdell as the Marquis and Mr. W. G. Stuart as the Major | were all good and the chorus was large and efficient. The opera is very handsomely staged and there is an augmented orchestra under the direction of Mr. S. Simonson. Harris’ Bijou Theater.—Harris’ Bijou Theater held a large audience last night | drawn together to witness W. H. Powers’ favorite Irish drama, “The Ivy Leay.” The play possesses many points that are good and true to life, and while strong scenes and climaxes are plentifully sprin- kled through the different acts there is Uttle that is of the highly sensational order. In the role of ‘Merty Kerrigan’ Smith O’Brien was seen to good advantage and frequent applause testified to his good work. The remainder of the company was above the average and ably assisted the star toward a successful presentation. Kernan's Lyceum Theater.—Manager Ker- nan of the Lyceym Theater brought for- ward a straight variety show last night at his house under the impressive title of the New York-London Theater Specialty Com- ny and scored a substantial success. The use was crowded, as usual, and the fre- quent applause placed the stamp of ap- Proval upon the performance. Fisher and Crowell in a comedy sketch opened the show in good shape. Ed. Rogers, vocalist and dancer, was well received. Matthews and Harris, Paul Stanley, Gardner and St. Maur, Filson and Errol, Frank Riley, Harry Hamilton and Thomas E. Glynn, Ayburd and Valjean followed in the order named and each was successfully received. Worderland.—Seventh street, In the vicin- ity of Odd Fellows’ Hall, was crowded last evening at an early hour with people anxiously waiting for the doors to open for the first time in that building as the Wonderland Theater and Museui The Program consisted of the mysterious “Sato,” the Bernard children, singers and dancers; Mile. Morrello and her beautiful spaniels, the Allilab brothers in a musical act and Prof. Schwigerling’s marionettes. In the Museum could be seen the cat band, which is certainly a strong card, the strong woman Minerva, the pretty snake charmer, Mile. La Tosca, Prof. West, the conjurer, and a troupe of Bohemian glass blowers. The Wonderland has made a decided hit with the amusement public, and as the at- tractions will be changed each week permanent success will assuredly result. Memory lecture.—Prof. A. S. Boyd is meet- ing with marked success in the formation of memory classes in this city. He came here over two months ago with a view of remaining a few weeks only, but the inter- est manifested by Washingtonians ha: duced him to continue his work. His sys- tem for tmproving the memory ts said to be exceedingly simple. He will give an explanatory lecture at Masonic Temple tonight. Lecture.—There wil! be a humorous and instructive lecture by the Rev. G. W. Hobbs at Grace M. E. Church, corner of 9th and S streets, this evening. Willard Hall.—There will be an entertain- ment at Willard Hall on Thursday evening by the Southern Relief Society (Woman's Confederate Auxiliary) when an attractive program of literary and musical selections will be presented. There will also be a luncheon served at the hall on Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fisk Jubilee Singers.—There is a rare treat in store for the people of Washington on Thursday evening next at Metzerott Hall. The singers will give the old planta- tion songs, which are so acceptable. The indications are that they will be greeted by a large audience. Seats at Metzerott’s at popular prices. The ladies of Mt. Tabor Church will give an oyster supper in the annex to the church tomorrow evening. — Mr. Washington Exenerated. ‘The quiet little game of poker in Lawyer Charles E. Barber's office, which resulted in the arrest of Mr. Malcomb Washington on Barber's complaint, as published in The Star at the time, has been ended and Mr. Washington has been exonerated from the charge of having run off with money and a ring not his own. The larceny of a dia- mond ring was charged, but Mr. Washinr- ton claims that he loaned Barber $61 on the ring and was holding it as collateral. The district attorney w: satisfied that there was no proof to sustain the charge of larceny and ended the case by entering a nolle pros. An order was made by the court restoring the ring to Washington. Mr. Barber did not appear in court today, but he sent a letter to Mr. Mullowney, In this letter Mr. Barber stated that the witness on whom he depended informed him that he did not see the ring. He also declared his intention of eschewing the game of poker and said he had not time to Pose as a social reformer. Officers Elected. The senior class of Howard University medical department entered into perma- nent organization last Saturday evening, and elected the following officers: Presi- dent. E. D, Williston, New York; vice president, E. D. Scott, "%, Virginia; ‘secre- tary, W. A. Warfield, Maryland; treasurer, J. B. Stubbs, Virginia. — Real Estate Matters. Chas. Wheatley has bought for $7,500 of 8. E. Wheatley lot 11, square 6, West Ecking- ton. W. T. McDonald has purchased of Phebe E. Sharpless for $12,000 subs 8 and 9, block 24, lots 20 and 31, block 23, and lot 130 1-2, C. B.'s sub, Mt. Pleasant. —— Ronds to Be ed. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Georgetown and Tenleytown Railroad Com- pany yesterday authority was given for the issue of bonds, not to exceed $100,000, to pay the floating indebtedness of the road. ee ge Jubilee Singers, Metzerott's, Thursday evening.—Advt [NOT RECOMMENDED. ‘The Commissioners Report on a Sewer Pumping Station Resolution. They Think the Comprehensive Plan for a System Should be Carried Out—Mr. Crain’s Plan. The resolution introduced by Representa- tive Crain “that the committee on the Dis- trict of Columbia be instructed to inquire into and report to the House the practi- cability of adopting a system of reservoirs and pumping stations for relieving and cleaning the sewers already constructed in } Said District and that may be constructed,” was referred to the Commissioners for re- port. Today they submitted their reply, in which they say: A comprehensive plan of sewage dis- posal, recommended by a board of sani- tary engineers in 1890, whose report is pub- hed as H. R. ex. doc. No. 44, Fifty-first Congress, first session, has been commenc- ed under appropriations and congressional authority for that purpose. This plan proposes the construction of one large pumping station, with the neces- sary collecting, intercepting and _ outlet sewers for discharging the sewage into the river at such a distance below the city that the sewage will not return to its vicin- ity on flood tide. The plan includes the means for the escape of storm water from the sewers direct into the river. Any considerable expenditure for the works suggested in the resolution, and which will not become parts of the adopt- ed system of sewage disposal, would be in- judicious, on account of the expense and consequent delay in the execution of the adopted plan; this plan is meritorious, and No reason appears for changing it. Temporary Methods. Inexpensive methods of relief for appli- cation during the construction of works of the adopted plan, although partial and temporary, may be admissible. Such a method has been and is now applied at the principal sewer of the city; this is the Tiber sewer. which empties into the head of James Creek canal. A set of flushing gates at the end of the sewer have been constructed at small expense, and have been operated daily for several weeks. The flushing cleanses the sewer tor a con- siderable distance above its mouth, and luices the canal throughout its length. A similar flushing arrangement for the sewer canal which Jeads from near the cor- ner of 17th and B streets across the re- claimed flats and which receives the large B street sewer at its head, is not there daptable at the same measures of cost and efficiency. The desirability of works for flushing this canal with water under the tidal head from the small basin be- tween the canal and the tidal reservoir of Washington channel, and also, for the same purpose, of placing tidal gates at the mouth of the canal has already been con- sidered; in either case the cost would be a drain upon the available funds and the works would entirely stop, or seriously in- terfere with, the business of private parties who largely use the canal and occupy it: banks at the upper end, whether under le- gal rights or not. Effort ts consequently being directed to first execute that part of the adopted permanent plan of sewage 4 posal which will partly relieve the B street canal. This part of the plan ts now under ecntract and should be finished by mid. | summer of next year. The completion of | the plan will render both of the canals un-! necessary as sewer outlets. Not Recommended. The canals are widely separated. To es- tablish reservoirs and pumping plants at their heads and build parallel outlet sewers to the river would be expensive. The final disposal of the sewage would still remain. To extend the system to other sewers of the District, even if they were grouped as far as practicable, would further increase the cost, both in construction and operation. The adopted plan provides for pumping, Practically, all the sewgge at a single sta- tion and forcing it through an inverted siphon under the Eastern branch and a large outlet sewer along the eastern bank of the river. A system of reservolrs and pumping sta- tions, as proposed in the resolution, is prac- ucable, but is not recommended. ————— IN THE HIGH SCHOOLS. a Assignments of Cadet Officers. Mr. Hanford intends calling a meeting of the dramatic society during the week to arrange preliminaries and decide upon @ play on which to begin work. Everything is in readiness for the first foot ball game to be played next Tuesday by the Centrals and Easterns. The representatives of the Central fell before the mighty ranks of the Maryland Agricultural College, and the foot ball game on Saturday was won by the latter by a score of 12 to 0. The ‘assignments to companies at the Central as made Thursday afternoon are as follows: Company A—Captain, W. M. Shuster; first lieutenant, H. S. Burbank; second lieutenant, F. G. Butts; sergeants, Domer, Branderbury, Patten, Heatton and Hoover, Company B—Captain, W. G. Ogden; first Heutenant, B. F. Hermann; second lieu- tenant, J. A. Graham; sergeants, Smith, Yeatman, Robinson, Johnson and Kim- Appointmen: Company C--Captain, W. A. Page; first Heutenant, J. 8. Wall, second lieutenant, J. W. Brawner; sergeants, Morgan, War- field, Spaulding, Solomon and Samstag. Company D—Captain, A. T. Smith; first lMeutenant, C. R. Oldberg; second lieuten- ant, J. L. Norris; sergeants, Eastman, Chadwick, Adams, Gunion and Hottel. The companies have four fours each and will have the following corporals, not yet assigned: Johnson, Patten, Hubbard, Mc- Namee, Exley, Van Boyer, Caldwell, Con- nor, Summer, Molkow, English, Turpin, Smith, Butts, Kiemmer and Barringer. The following appointments were ordered: Outrich, reg. sergeant major; Riggles, reg. orderly sergeant; Altschu, sergeant major first battalion, and Chandlee, bugler ser- geant. The assignments of officers and non-com- missioned officers to companies at the East- ern schoo! is as follows: H. C. Leonard Company F—Captain, first lieutenant, C. R. Hillyer; second lie tenant, J. W. Ewing; tirst sergeant, W. Hillyer; second sergeant, R.Burnham; third sergeant, S. M. Bouton; fourth sergeant, R. E. Floyd; tifth sergeant, O. Meizs; cor- porals, Sites, Bowman, Graff and Murphy. Company G—Captain, J. W. Steward; :irst Meutenant, T. 8. Lockwood; second Heuten- ant, R. A. W. McKeldin; first sergeant, E. kK, Herrell; second sergeant, P. M. Hallam: third sergeant, J. Fitzpatrick; fourth ser- geant, C. Hart; fifth sergeant, R. R. Rior- dan; corporals, Croisant, Brown, Hart and Parsons, —_—_ Cane of the Brig Gen. Ari ‘Tq the Editor of The Evening The article published in The Star of Sat- urday last relating to the claim of the brig Gen. Armstrong is incorrect. I have the authority of Secretary Gresham for stat- ing that he has made no such decision as reported in your journal. Such prejudicial announcements are alike injurious to the Department of State and the claimant. The statement made that Mr. Reid claims the undistributed balance of $15,000, because it has been* unclaimed by the heirs, is not true. Mr. Reid's ‘claim is founded on the fact that he expended for the benefit of the heirs, in procuring the passage of the bill, the sum of $15,000, which instead of being deducted from the total appropriation was erroneously wholly deducted from his share, thus leaving him the loser to that extent. I beg you will in all justice make this ex- planation. SAM C. REID. —_ Medals for John Philip Sou John Philip Sousa has recently received a handsome souvenir of the successf.l seven weeks’ engagement of his band at the St. Louis exposition, when the directors of the exposition presented him with a magnificent jeweled medal.‘ The medallion is of blue and white enamel and bears a golden reproduction of the exposition build- ing in relief, over which is a costly dia- mond. This ‘medal is surrounded by cu- rious scroll work forming the letter S, and by two dolphins with ruby eyes. The bar from which it is suspended bears the first three bars of one of his popular marches in black enamel, the heads of the notes being represented by diamonds. An appropriate in- scription is on the reverse. A few nights before this presentation Sousa also received a gold medal from a St. Louis military company, with the inscription “Music is the Voice of Heaven.” tron: Stai LABOR ADDRESSES Made Last Night at the Typographical Hall by Well-Known Men. A public meeting of the carpenters’ unions of this city was held last evening at Typo- graphical Hall for the purpose of listening to addresses from members of the executive committee of the Federation of Labor. Sev- eral members of the committee are now in the city for the purpose of interviewing the heads of the departments and the President in regard to the more rigid enforcement of the elght hour law; to urge the enforcement of the Geary law and to ask that sailors under a jong term for mutiny be pardoned. Yesterday the committee visited several of the departments, and today they will make other calls. One of the members, Mr. P. J. McGuire, the secretary general of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join- ers in this country, made the first address. He said that the committeeiof the federa- tion were here at this time for the purpose of urging the more rigid enforcement of the eight hour law on the part of the govern- ment. He said that stone cut in Maine and in New Hampshire by men working ten and twelve hours a day was being used in the construction of public buildings, and they intended to protest against this viola- tion of the law. He congratulated the members of the craft in that the eight hour day was so well established in this city, and spoke of the general adoption of this day elsewhere. In forty-nine cities this labor day was in force, while in 300 cities the nine hour day was the rule. He spoke of the progress made by the brotherhood and spoke of the advantages in union,and urged that all small differences be laid aside in order to advance the general good. He also spoke of the sick and death benefits paid by the union. The chairman of the meeting, Mr. E. J. Lomax, president of Union No. 531, in the course of a few preliminary remarks spoke of the formation of a council here, and said that the unions in this city were more united than they had been, and it was hoped that this would continue to be the feature of the future. W. A. Carrey of Pittsburg, the vice pres- ident of the association of Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, and a member of the executive committee of the federation, made an address and said that according to the testimony of Mr. Frick be- fore the congressional committee he would not have attempted to inforce his terms upon the workmen at Homestead had he known that they were as well organized as they proved to be. The difficulty was, said Mr. Carney, that when the trouble began, of the 3,400 men employed at Homestead only about 400 were members of the univn. The union soon filled up, but the bosses did not know it. Addresses were also made by Mr. William McCabe of Columbia Typo- graphical Union, No. 101, and Mr. George J. Suter, president of the Carpenters’ Councli of this city. — VAGRANCY THE CHARGE my Cases Hefore the Police Court é Today. There were numerous persons before the | Police Court today on charges of vagrancy and in some instances Judge Miller sent down the prisoners as an act of charity, as he merely wanted to give them a home for the cold weather, as it was evident | that they could not care for themselves Others were sent down because of the idle and disorderly lives they had been leading, , While others were charged with being sus- | Picious persons. John Smith was the first one arraigned and he said “guilty.” “This man,” said the officer, “is an old soldier and was an inmate of Soldiers’ Home, but he has been suspended for a year. He has no home and wants to go down.” “Four month: Lioyd Ross appeared on a charge of habitual drunkenness. He is a colored man and the officer who arrested him said that | this was his first appearance on a charge of vagrancy. “The trouble with you,” said the court to the prisoner, “is that you don't know when you are drunk. The best thing for you to do is to keep away from saloons DEATH OF GEORGE L. SHERIFF. The Career of n Well-Known mess Man Brought to a Close. Mr. George L. Sheriff, one of the best known and most highly respected business men of Washington, died at his home, 24 3d street northwest, a little before UL for several weeks with an acute inflamma- tion of the stomach, the result of a chronic disorder of long standing. The news of his death was received with genuine regret by the citizens of Washington, as Mr. Sheriff was extremely popular. In the course of his long and honorable business career he had attached to him many ‘friends. He died just as he was about to en- ter upon his sixty-fourth year. In addi- tion to the coal and wood business, which he had managed for the past forty-two years, having been engaged in it longer than any other dealer in this city, he was also largely interested along the water front and in the river trade. The steamer Mattano and other vessels were run under his direction. His wharf at the foot of 6th street was the center of an active business. Mr. Sheriff's main office in the city was cn the south side of Pennsylvania avenue be- tween 3d and 41-2 streets, and it was nere that he continued his business headquar- ters in the midst of all the changes that have been made in that locality. He did not follow the westward movement in his residence, but continued to reside in the section where he made his home for so many years. In addition to his special business Mr. Sheriff was interested in other enterprises, and his judgment and experi- ence was looked upon as especially sound and valuable. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn his loss. He was a member of Dawson Lodge, No. 16, Wash- ington Chapter, No. 2, and Columbia Com- mandery, No. 2, Knights Templar, and took &,great interest in the Masonic order. His funeral will take place tomorrow after- {and then you will keep out of trouble. You can go this time.” 3 “Suspicion” was alleged against a young man named Edward Riley, who was ar- rested in the county. “He was begging, your honor,” said the Officer. “‘He's a stranger in the city.” “Where are you from?” the court asked. “I came from Chicago on my way to my home in Gettysburg,” was his reply. “I got on a freight at Brunswick thinking it was —_—. to Baltimore, but I jade a mis- md “But you were begging.” “Yes, your honor, 1 was hungry. If you let me go I'll leave the town in half an hour.” “You may go.” Nelson Foster, a Swede, who was able to speak plain English, had but Nttle to say. He was deaf and {t required the earnest efforts of Bailiff Kendig to make him hear, “I saw him on the Alexandria boat yes- | terday,” said an officer, “and the captain | Said he was glad to get rid of him.” “Ninety days.” Samuel Canby plead guilty and was sent down for three months, “Professor” William H. Melrose, a colored minstrel, was next in line. Policeman Es- pey made complaint against him. “He's a banjo player,” said the officer, |“and he is in the habit of playing in corn mon bar rooms and attracting disorderly crowds.”” “What attracts the disorderly crowds?’ asked the court, “the man or the banjo?” “I suppose both.” “I travels with a man who has a macic lantern,” was the prisoner's explanation. “Hi what?” “A magic lantern. He shows the battle of Bull Run and the fight at Gettysburg.” “He's always half drunk.’ “You can give bond in the sum of $50," said the court “or go down for four months, |and the people of South Washington can dispense with your music.” A_young colored woman giving her name as Ella Griffin, who belongs in South Warh- ington, was given ‘a bad name and the judge thought that a ninety-day sentence would do her no harm. William L. King, a Kentuckian, apnearcd under the name of Lourie King. He had been indulging in too much “old Kentucky"* he said guilty. inety days.” John Crain was the name given by a stranger who was found sleeping in a barn on the Bladensburg road. “Where are you from?” “Baltimore.” “I know that’s the last place, but where were before you reached Baltimore?” He said he was a ship builder and was looking for work. lis boat, he said, was upset during the flood ten days ago. Policeman Stearns said that there had been a number of robberies committed in the county. The prisoner was given ten days and the judge told him that when released he had better leave the city. >— THE COURTS. Circuit Court—Division 1—Justice Bradley. Today—Fulton & Edwards agt. Bliss En- gineering Company; order allowing with- Parawal of note. Parkey agt. Daniels: Judg. | ment by default. La Tourette agt. Aldrich: defendant called and judgment for plaintift. Croissant, Sixbury & Co. agt. Sutherland; verdict for plaintiff. Equity Court—Diviston 1—Justice Bingham. Today—Tullock agt. Tullock; auditor's report confirmed. Kengla agt. Kengla; It. |E. Lee appointed guardian ad Item. Ed. wards agt. Maupin; copy of original peti- tion allowed filed. Klug agt. Klug:payment of costs by defendant ordered. In re Josie M. Patton; August Saehse and Alfred E. Crofts; writs de lunatico ordered. Equity Court—Division 1—Chief Justice Bingham. Today—Pelz agt. Pelz; decree reducing all- mony. Davis agt. Clarke; sale decreed. Sim- mons, Davis and Mackall, trustees. John- son agt. Bruen; motion to reinstate bill de- nied. —_—>—. An Early Morning Raid. Sergt. Shilling and Officer Helan raided the house of Rosie Moore, No. 214 llth street, at an early hour this morning, and arrested the proprietress and several in- mates of the house. A robbery was com- mitted in the house only a few days ago and the officers claim that the house has been a particularly disorderly one. The case will be heard in the Police Court Friday. So es An Electric Light Contest. Quite an active canvass is being made of the stockholders of the electric Nghting company to secure their votes or their prox- jes in the coming election which will be held the early part of next month. There are two tickets in the field, one headed by Mr. A. A. Thomas, the present_president, and the other by Mr. W. E. Clarke, the president of the Central National Bank. noon at 2:30 o'clock from his residence, and will be attended by. these bodies, which meet at the temple at 2 o'clock. Several of Mr. Sheriff's children are mar- ried. Two of his sons are engaged in their father’s business and a third is now at Harvard College. Mr. Sheriff's birthday was the 2th of October and if he had lived an hour and a half longer he would have completed his sixty-fourth year. The num- ber twenty-four seems to have played an important part in the history of Mr. Sher- iff's family. He was born on the Mth of the month. He had a daughter who was born on the 24th, who was married on the 24th and who died on the 24th. If Mr. Sher- iff had had another hour and a half of life he would have died on the 24th. All the flags along the river front and on the steamers are at half mast for this week in sorrowful respect for Mr. Sheriff's memory. —— JURY TRIALS. United States Cases Will Be Tried in the Police Court Thursday. Judge Kimball has returned from Chicago and tomorrow he will be on’ the bench. ‘Thursday there will be jury trials held in Judge Miller's court. Only United States cases are to be heard, and Mr. Mullowney, the prosecuting attorney, will endeavor to | get up the milk adulteration cases which have been pending for several weeks. Mr. Mullowney will also endeavor to have a number of oleomargarine cases put on the docket for Thursday. The inspectors of the revenue department have reported nine cases of alleged violations of law in the markets and stores, where, it is charged. the imitation was sold for the genuine arti- cle. Thus far no warrants have been issued in these cases, but it is expected that they San. Pe seened nad cont cut Somennow mern- —_—_. day Gunning. ‘The police have made up their minds to stop Sunday gunning in the marsh in rear of the jail and workhouse. During the past few weeks gunners on Sunday have been almost as thick as on week days, and last Sunday Policemen Reagan and Branson went out in a skiff. They saw two men in another skiff and one of them had a gun. When the officers started towards them the men rowed off and gave the offi- cers a lively chase down the river. The race was an interesting one and was wit- nessed by persons on ee steamers. When near Fox Ferry the officers recog- nized the men. One of them they recog- nized as Samuel Shelton, but the latter claimed that it was a case of mistaken identity when the case was heard in Judge Mine officers. went rtain they had th e officers were certain right than end Judge Miller imposed a fine of 335. —_——__—_. The waters of the ocean compose 1-1786th part of the weight of the world. ——————————— oS AFTER THE GRIP. HOOD'S CURES. HOOD'S CURES. HOOD’S CUKES. | rooms cures | reader see | HOoD's CURES HOoD's cuRES.| HOOD’S CURES.| HOOD'S CURES. | were brought about by a cold in camp at Linfield in 1862, Ihave been troubled more or less since that time and have been unable to do any heavy work, much less any lifting. Last spring I had an attack of the grip, which left mo with a bad cough, very weak. I tried « bottle of Hood's Sarsapariliaand it made me feel so much better that J continued tobay it Ithas HOOD'S CURES. HOOD'’S CURES. HOOD'S CURES. HOOD'S CURES. HOOD’S CURES. HOOD'S CURES. 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